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The range of medical, psychological, and social services designed to help individuals reduce or stop substance use and manage substance use disorders. Treatment may include assessment, counselling and behavioural therapies, medication-assisted treatment, withdrawal management, and support for co-occurring mental or physical health conditions. Effective treatment is typically person-centred and evidence-informed, and may be provided in outpatient, community, or residential settings. Treatment aims to improve health and functioning, reduce substance-related harms, and support individuals in moving toward recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Assessing and prevention of suicide risk among Substance use disorder patients
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Working with Vulnerable Populations, on the 27th of June, 2024.
Substance Use Disorders University Professionals Educational Needs Assessment in The Process of Developing a Universal Addiction Curriculum for Universities in Egypt
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: University ICUDDR Needs Assessment Survey for University Professionals, on the 26th of June, 2024.
Needs assessment for implementation of addiction science courses in Nigerian tertiary educational institutions: prospects and challenges
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: University ICUDDR Needs Assessment Survey for University Professionals, on the 26th of June, 2024.
Brief Interventions to Selective and Indicative Prevention in Mental Health and Addictions
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Quality Standards for Prevention – Challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean, on the 26th of June, 2024.
Dying well: the void between principle and practice in the care of people using substances
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Harm Reduction: Strategies, Challenges, and Global Perspectives in Substance Use, on the 26th of June, 2024.
Seminar Announcement "International Day Against Drug Abuse"
Seminar Announcement
International Day Against Drug Abuse
Pakistan Youth Organization, Mian Afzal Trust Hospital, and Freedom Drug Treatment & Rehabilitation Centre are organizing a seminar on:
"The Evidence is Clear: Invest in...
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes in Greek Universities on Drug Addiction Treatment and Prevention: Lessons learned and future prospects
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Global Developments in Addiction Studies, on the 26th of June, 2024.
New era in addiction (university) education and training: Emphasis on quality assurance and evidence-based approach
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Global Developments in Addiction Studies, on the 26th of June, 2024.
Developing and implementing a Drug reduce University Diploma for health practitioners in Uruguay: challenges and future directions
Presented at Thessaloniki 2024 - Panel: Global Developments in Addiction Studies, on the 26th of June, 2024.
Implementing Quality Measurement in the Field of Drug Treatment and Harm Reduction: A Case Study in Flanders
BACKGROUND:
Implementing quality measurement is still a challenge in the field of drug treatment and harm reduction. In this case study, we investigate which strategies can be used to enhance the implementation of a policy in which quality...
The Implementation of Quality Standards (QS) at Coolmine Therapeutic Community
BACKGROUND:
Coolmine’s implementation of quality standards involves a period of change management, strategic planning, and national policy development.
METHODS:
A narrative case study focusing on national policy and internal strategic...
National Implementation of Quality Standards in Prevention and Treatment Services for Substance Use/ Addictions – A Case Study of Cyprus
INTRODUCTION:
The Cyprus National Addictions Authority (NAAC) is the main coordinating body for all matters related to licit and illicit substances as well as pathological gambling in Cyprus and it is responsible, inter alia, for the...
Substance Use Disorder Treatment Quality Standards in Lithuania 1992–2022: From Grassroots Initiatives to Nationwide Strategies
BACKGROUND:
The implementation of quality standards in the treatment of substance use disorders in Lithuania is not well documented in the literature.
AIMS:
To describe the process of the development of quality standards from grassroots...
Implementation of Quality Standards in Drug Demand Reduction: Preliminary Findings from the FENIQS-EU Project
INTRODUCTION:
Quality Standards (QS) are an important priority in European drug policy, although the extent of their application remains unclear. The FENIQS-EU project (Further ENhancing the Implementation of Quality Standards in drug...
Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (22nd Session)
ISSUP Nigeria presents the 22nd session of its bi-monthly webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. This webinar will focus on the topic of 'Therapeutic Community as a model in the Management of Substance Use Disorders.'
Cigarrillos Electrónicos y Vapeadores: Una Mirada Desde la Prevención
ISSUP Colombia presenta su webinar sobre Cigarrillos Electrónicos y Vapers: Una visión desde la prevención.
Liver stiffness and associated risk factors among people with a history of injecting drugs: a prospective cohort study
Background:
People who have problems with using opioids or other drugs and inject them have shorter lives than most people. Liver diseases, especially, contribute to this. Checking liver stiffness might help find liver problems early. This...
Trauma exposure across the lifespan among individuals engaged in treatment with medication for opioid use disorder: differences by gender, PTSD status, and chronic pain
Background
There is little research on lifetime trauma exposure among individuals undergoing medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD). A multisite study examined the prevalence of lifetime trauma and explored differences based...
A qualitative study of experiences with physical activity among people receiving opioid agonist therapy
Background
Physical or mental health commorbidities are common among people with substance use disorders undergoing opioid agonist therapy. Exercise provides many health benefits and can be used both as a preventive and treatment strategy...
Understanding Substance Use: Educator's Guide
The guide, co-developed by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and several school boards, aims to equip educators with knowledge and resources to promote well-being and reduce substance-related harms among youth.
Des...
